'Jenu Kuruba' means 'Honey gatherers' - a tribal community which involved in gathering/hunting honey in forests.On December 7th 2016, 'The Hive' along with Directorate of extension,University of agriculture sciences,Bangalore provided training on scientific method of beekeeping with Apis Cerana bee species. And through integrated farming system(IFS) project, we supplied bee boxes and honey extractors to the tribal people so that they can capture Apis cerana colonies from forest in to the box and start beekeeping. We are hoping to induce more compassion and patience in this tribal society in order to convert these honey hunters to beekeepers for their sustainable livelihood.
Apoorva from 'The Hive', Dr.Vijay Kumar,Dr.Sanjay and Mr.shashi from UAS,Bangalore
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This initiative focuses on empowering the Jenu Kuruba tribal community in Chamarajanagar District, Karnataka, by providing comprehensive training in scientific beekeeping practices along with essential beekeeping equipment. The program covers key aspects such as bee colony management, hive maintenance, honey harvesting, disease prevention, and safe handling techniques. By combining practical training with the supply of modern beekeeping tools, the initiative enables tribal families to adopt beekeeping as a sustainable source of income while preserving their traditional knowledge of forest ecosystems.
ReplyDeleteThe program also promotes environmental conservation and rural livelihood development by encouraging eco-friendly beekeeping practices that enhance crop pollination and biodiversity. Participants receive continuous technical guidance and support to ensure successful honey production and long-term colony management. Big Data Projects.Through this initiative, the Jenu Kuruba community is empowered with improved livelihood opportunities, greater financial independence, and enhanced awareness of sustainable natural resource management.
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